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The Rig

The Rig

Some things shouldn't be disturbed.

20103.41h 30m

Overview

In the midst of a tropical storm, the crew of an offshore oil rig must survive the rampage of a creature after invading its undersea habitat.

Directed by Peter Atencio
Written by Scott Martin, Marilee A. Benson, Lori Chavez
Produced by James D. Benson
Box OfficeBudget: $3.0M0

Top Cast

William Forsythe

William Forsythe

Jim Fleming

Stacey Hinnen

Stacey Hinnen

Freddy Brewer

Serah D'Laine

Serah D'Laine

Carey Fleming

Marcus T. Paulk

Marcus T. Paulk

Andrew

Carmen Gloria Pérez

Carmen Gloria Pérez

Rodriguez

Dan Benson

Dan Benson

Colin Brewer / The Creature

R

Robert Zachar

Faulkner

Scott Martin

Scott Martin

Kyle Dobbs

Art LaFleur

Art LaFleur

Ken

Themes & Keywords

seamonsteroil rig 

About The Rig

The Rig is a action, horror, science fiction, thriller film released in 2010 exploring themes of sea, monster, oil rig . Directed by Peter Atencio, it stars William Forsythe, Stacey Hinnen, Serah D'Laine. In the midst of a tropical storm, the crew of an offshore oil rig must survive the rampage of a creature after invading its undersea habitat.

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